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Letter From the Editor

‘IM PRETTY sure I told my wife she was overreacting right before I clipped the side mirror of a parked car. This was moments after I’d made a turn into oncoming traffic. Nope, I wasn’t drunk; I was in South Africa. Inflated by my usual behind-the-wheel overconfidence and the excitement of driving Chapman’s Peak Drive—one of the most beautiful stretches of road I’ve ever seen—I made all of the usual bonehead moves an American can when following left-hand traffic laws. Even though I got an earful from the entire family, it only added to the excitement of life on the road in an unfamiliar country. Driving in the U.S. has a lot to offer, but when you go where the signs are different, the rules of the road are different, and…

Letter From the Editor

Feedback MENTAL NOTE In “Ready for Takeoff” (April 2019), Zachary Levi made great points about how mental illness gets wrongly stigmatized, especially compared with other medical issues. Now that he has a big platform after starring in Shazam!, I’d encourage him to advocate to anyone who’ll listen, including politicians, to help change laws so that more people have access to mental-health facilities and physicians. Not enough people in his position are brave enough to push for these changes, unfortunately. THAPROTEKTOR VIA INSTAGRAM CLIMATE CALLOUT Kudos on Adam Bluestein's story “Final Warning,” about writer turned climate-change activist Bill McKibben. That said, I couldn’t help but notice multiple stories elsewhere in the issue that drooled over fossil-fuel-spewing motorsports, including dirt-bike racing and NASCAR. A bit of a mixed message, no? BART SCRIVENER LADERA HEIGHTS, CA The Quasi-Official Survey MJ readers…

Along for the Glide

DISPATCHES FROM A WI LD WORLD THE VALLEY OF the Gods, in southeastern Utah, epitomizes wild country. With no established trails, campgrounds, or facilities, the 35-square-mile expanse receives far fewer visitors than does nearby Monument Valley, making it a prime spot for rugged backcountry hiking. But perhaps the best way to explore it is not on foot but from above, as Shane Denherder, an Army helicopter pilot turned paraglider, can attest. A powered glider “gives you the ultimate freedom to explore,” he says—though not without the occasional hiccup. On a recent outing, Denherder ran out of fuel as he approached his rendezvous point with photographer Chris Burkard. This would’ve been catastrophic in a different kind of aircraft, no doubt. But with the paraglider, Denherder safely descended some 2,000 feet, and even…

Along for the Glide

The Great Buffalo Revival

DILAPIDATED GRAIN elevators and concrete silos soar a dozen stories above the Buffalo River, seemingly close enough to touch from my kayak. It’s an incongruous sight with the serenity of the flat river so close at hand. The buildings once stored untold tons of grain for transport to major East Coast cities. These days, however, the maritime traffic in downtown Buffalo is mostly recreational vessels like our trio of kayaks, as well as motorboats, standup paddleboards, and even floating tiki bars—which look one mai tai away from tipping over. As we paddle north, a nostalgic aroma drifts across the water—Lucky Charms. Tour guide Jason Mendola, a native of South Buffalo and co-owner of Elevator Alley Kayak, points out the source of the sugary scent: the General Mills factory, one of only…

The Great Buffalo Revival

Escape to Middle-earth

NEW ZEALAND’S Ahuriri Valley, two and half hours from Queenstown, is sliced through by one of the best fly-fishing rivers on the planet. But up until recently, its accommodations were, well, lacking. No more. Today it’s home to one of the sleekest new lodges in the country, the Lindis, a five-room hideaway on the edge of the Ahuriri River. Driving up to it is like arriving at the lip of the Grand Canyon: It’s not there, not there, not there…and then suddenly it’s there, the rolling hillside revealing itself not to be a hill at all but a timber-covered roof floating above a steel and glass inn. Inside, the sprawling suites have uninterrupted views of the river and the Southern Alps beyond. A central lounge and bar splits the building…

Escape to Middle-earth

RAYMOND DAVIDSON, the world’s number-one-ranked pinball player, needs a strong start on Batman ’66. The blond-bearded 26-year-old steps up to the machine—a new model bearing the faces of the Joker, the Riddler, and other villains from the old TV show—and wipes the sweat from his hands on his jeans. Then he grabs the plunger and lets the ball rip. It flies onto the playfield, then rockets up a ramp at the top left. The machine flutters and pulses with light. “Shoot for the Batcave!” it exclaims, a as Adam West brawls with riffraff on the LCD screen. “Collect All Umbrellas! Shoot the Batphone!” The ball hits a target at the top right three times, then zooms up the left ramp again. Davidson, sporting a black G Fuel hat and a…

A Bonkers Plan to Save Pro Baseball

IF MAJOR LEAGUE Baseball is a giant, century-old tortoise inching ever closer to a slow, lonely death, the minor leagues are a shot of adrenaline right in the ass—if only the dying tortoise can just…get there…in time. The minors are where all of baseball’s ingenious ideas are conceived, with no gimmick too dumb so long as it fills seats. Big-league teams have generally scoffed at such antics. But with the game’s popularity nose-diving hard—only 6 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds consider it their favorite sport, per Gallup—the majors could stand to ditch some of its buttoned-up traditions and go a little nuts. Here’s what MLB can learn from MiLB this season to get swole again. 1 More regular ballpark food delivered in needlessly irregular ways In Reading, Pennsylvania, at the home of…

A Bonkers Plan to Save Pro Baseball

PORK SCHNITZEL MIGHT seem better suited to Oktoberfest than summertime. But not the way it’s done by Evan and Sarah Rich, the couple behind Rich Table in San Francisco (and authors of a new cookbook of the same name). They top the cutlet with a bright cucumber salad and cool, herb-infused ranch dressing, so it eats like an entree-size salad. “This is how we think about food,” Evan Rich says, “using raw vegetables and acidity to cut through heavy, fatty things.” Rather than the usual pork shoulder, they call for center-cut, bone-in pork chops. “It’s already nice and tender, so you don’t need to pound it super-flat,” says Rich. Try it his way and you’ll never use another cut again. PORK SCHNITZEL WITH AVOCADO RANCH Serves 4 Avocado Ranch Dressing 1 large avocado, peeled,…

Border Crossing

FLOWER POWER HIBISCUS Jamaica, what we call hibiscus in Spanish, has many uses. I take the dried flowers and grind them with rock salt to make a beautiful pink salt. You can boil them into a tea, then use the rehydrated flowers in stir-fry. I fry them up with poblano peppers, tomatoes, and onions—it’s delicious, man. ESSENTIAL KITCHEN TOOL MOLCAJETE A molcajete is a Mexican mortar and pestle that is made of volcanic stone. You can make everything in it: guacamole, pesto, salsa. You can use it to smash nuts, seeds, and spices. I like to grill tomatoes and peppers, put them in the molcajete, and smash into a salsa. BEST BREAKFAST FROSTED FLAKES Zucaritas is what we called Frosted Flakes in Mexico. When I used to come to the United States as a tourist, we would bring…

Border Crossing

The Rum and Coke, Rebooted

1. GONE RUMMING The Polynesian, New York ½ oz Hamilton Jamaican Gold rum½ oz Bacardi Cuatro rum½ oz El Dorado 8-year rum1½ oz Appleton Estate Reserve Blend rum1 lime shell (liquid squeezed out)1 can Coke (preferably Mexican) Mix rums in shaker tin; muddle lime shell in it. Add ice to highball glass; add Coke until ¾ full. Add rum through strainer. Garnish with lime wedge. 2. THE HEMINGWAY Libertine, Philadelphia 2 oz Flor de Caña rum¾ oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur½ oz fresh-squeezed lime juice1 small scoop Coke sorbet* Shake rum, liqueur, and juice with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Add sorbet. Garnish with a lime wedge. *Sorbet: Add 1 quart Coke into an ice cream machine with one egg white. Alternatively, freeze cola in ice trays. 3. INSANELY GOOD RUM & COKE Stay Gold, New York 1½ oz white rum½ oz…

The Rum and Coke, Rebooted

The Suits of Summer

COTTON CASUAL The perfect combination of form and function, cotton suits are stiffer than winter wools but lighter and far more breathable. Dress them up with a button-down and loafers. Or keep things casual with a T-shirt and sneakers. SIR SEERSUCKER When the heat index spikes and humidity soars, this southern staple stays cool and breathable, a stylish option at both work and summertime events. Seersucker is also a lot of fun to wear, adding panache and personality to your wardrobe. No wonder it’s the go-to summer-wedding attire. THE RIGHT BLEND Contrary to popular belief, you can wear wool in the summer—provided it’s the right wool. Look for a suit marked “summer weight.” The fabric is lighter and has a looser weave, making it as breathable and comfy as cotton or linen.…

The Suits of Summer

American Gladiator

THE GENESIS OF A PICKUP truck based on the Wrangler, that toylike off-roader, is rather simple. According to Jeep’s research, when their drivers left for a different brand, rather than buying another seven-slot grilled 4x4, they’d generally get a pickup. And since Jeep hadn’t offered one in more than two decades, the Gladiator was born. In the past, Jeep’s Franken-mashup pickup trucks like the CJ-8 Scrambler and the Comanche tended to exhibit compromises on the “pickup” end of things. And while the Gladiator looks the part of a Wrangler, it’s really built to haul. Fewer than half of its parts carry over from the Wrangler: A burlier high-strength steel frame, five-link rear suspension (similar to the Ram 1500’s), and a freer-breathing grille all help the Gladiator attain tow and payload ratings…

American Gladiator

Salt may be nature’s exfoliant, but NaCl-infused grooming products can do more than slough away skin. (1) No time to shower? Sailor by Captain Blankenship Sea Salt Refresh Hair Spray ($15) acts like a dry shampoo. Salt stops hair from going flat, and witch hazel tones the scalp. (2) Fake a beachy, tousled hairstyle with Tree Ranger Sea Salt Spray ($17), which also contains oil-absorbing kaolinite clay. The eucalyptus scent is energizing, so spritz it in your beard, too. (3) Jack Black Turbo Body Scrub ($32) contains three types of salt: Hawaiian, Dead Sea, and Epsom. Use it in the shower as an exfoliant, or rub it over dry skin, then slip into the tub and let the arnica—a relative of the sunflower—and capsaicin ease achy muscles. (4) Earth Tu…

A New Day for National Parks?

ON A COOL January day this year, retired National Park Service director Jon Jarvis drove to Point Reyes National Seashore in California to survey the effects of what would become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Upon his arrival, Jarvis found that a colony of roughly 60 elephant seals had taken over the parking lot at Drakes Beach. Some of the males, which can grow to 6,000 pounds and are known as “beachmasters,” were bumping cars in a show of aggression. Normally, park workers and docents keep the seals at bay, but due to the shutdown—and the controversial decision to keep the parks open with a skeleton staff, which ran contrary to the last prolonged shutdown—there weren’t enough workers to deter them. “Nature didn’t shut down during that period,” Jarvis…

A New Day for National Parks?

I loved you on Parks and Recreation but have to admit I’m probably too scared to see you in Child’s Play—the eighth installment of the franchise about the murderous doll. Don’t be scared. It’s just an innocent little doll. Chucky is so creepy. Did dolls ever freak you out as a kid? I’m not afraid of dolls, but masks scare me more than anything. The combination of murderers wearing silly masks while they’re doing awful things especially freaks me out. Are you a fan of scary movies? I love Halloween and the more campy horror, but I don’t love really, really scary movies or torture horror. What about the true crime stuff that’s so popular now? Those series are like candy; they’re just so entertaining. But I don’t seek them out. I don’t have a thing inside…

ACCORDING TO Patton Oswalt

MUSIC The soundtrack to Lodge 49, on AMC, is one of the best on TV right now. It’s an eclectic mix of obscure pop songs, largely from the ’60s and ’70s—stuff I’d never heard before. “Cold Hard Times” by Lee Hazelwood is a standout. It’s a sunny, tuneful song about despair. “Come on Let’s Go” by the band Broadcast is another good one. It’s pretty trippy. FILM I’ve returned to Akira Kurosawa’s 1956 film Ikiru again and again over the years. The premise is that a government official realizes he’s dying and decides to build a playground that’s been stalled for years. It makes you look at what you value and whether you truly appreciate it, and whether you’re trying to improve life, even if in small ways. BOOKS I’ve been plowing…

ACCORDING TO Patton Oswalt

Mirage Outback HOBIE CAT CO. $2,800 From the Outback’s beach chair-comfortable seat you can hand turn the rudder control as you chase fish. With your legs cranking the elliptical machine-style drive system, you’ll not only fatigue less and move across the water faster, but both hands are free to focus on fishing. The wide deck, for better stability when standing, is trimmed with mounts for poles and accessories. hobie.com RS117 BONAFIDE KAYAKS $999 The RS117 packs in practical features like cockpit traction pads for secure footing, dry storage for a phone, crate-ready space behind the seat, and accessory mounts galore. The wide chair has an upper position for fishing and a lower one for better stroking efficiency. Plus, there’s a pocket in the front storage cover so you can quickly tuck in a paddle and…

Stradic CI4+ SHIMANO FROM $230 The Stradic has been a fishing mainstay for years, and Shimano’s newest build includes an asymmetrical rotor that increases both sensitivity and rigidity under pressure—you need both to reel in big fish. Combined with a carbon-fiber spool and body, the Stradic is now lighter, smoother, and stronger. fish.shimano.com Matagorda Short-sleeve HOWLER BROS. $79 Made from a lightweight, quick-drying nylon-poly blend, the Matagorda keeps sweat at bay with a vented yoke. A microfiber patch at the hem is perfect for cleaning sunglasses during long days on the water. howlerbros.com Z-Series Tackle Backpack PLANO $90 Designed for a full day of fishing, this backpack keeps you organized with four tackle trays and a front pouch for plastic baits or leaders. Stash itbehind your seat or cast on the go while wearing it. planomolding.com Mojo Yak Casting…

Next-Level Undies

1/ Range Ready Brief 5.11 $50 While you’ll find a bit of nylon and elastane here, itch-free merino wool makes up 81 percent of these briefs, keeping your parts warm in cold weather. A generous six-inch inseam and tall waistband help prevent bunching as you move. 511tactical.com 2/ Merino 150 Printed Boxer Brief SMARTWOOL $48 Since wool is a natural odor fighter, it’s perfect for traveling light or when faced with intermittent showering. Here, it makes up about 90 percent of the build, wrapped around nylon for durability. smartwool.com 3/ Running Boxer Briefs RUNDERWEAR $28 Prevent chafing during summer training with these five-inch briefs, which eliminate pressure points by going seamless and label-free. A polyamide-and-elastane fabric dumps heat and moisture. runderwear.com 4/ AirknitX MACK WELDON $28 The AirknitX has a barely there feel thanks to a breezy microfiber blend—it’s like going…

Next-Level Undies

BEST FOR TAKING ON HILLS Cityzen T10 HMB Speed GAZELLE $3,999 The last thing you need is to arrive late, and sweaty, to a morning meeting. Effortlessly cruise at up to 28 mph for nearly 85 miles before recharging this e-bike’s Bosch battery (over four hours). A front shock takes the sting out of potholes, and responsive hydraulic disc brakes inspire confident stopping. When pedaling, pick from 10-speed Shimano gears. gazellebikes.com BEST FOR SHORT URBAN RIDES Greenway SEVEN CYCLES $6,515 For rides over flat roads, a single-speed bike strips away moving parts that can wear out, like a dinner plate–size cassette of gears. Instead, the Greenway packs smart details: a greaseless belt drive, glossy wood fenders, and comfy leather handles. It’s a steel bike that’s simple, forgiving, and bombproof. sevencycles.com BEST FOR OFF-ROAD COMMUTES Warroad Carbon Ultegra 700 SALSA CYCLES…

A Cup of Joe Alfresco Coffee snobs don’t have to settle for bad brew when they hit the trail. The six stackable pieces of the Field Barista Coffee Drip ($70; snowpeak.com) assemble into a brewing tool similar to those used in specialty java shops. The Field Barista Kettle ($148) soaks the grounds without singeing your hand. The pressure regulator on the PocketRocket Deluxe ($70; msrgear.com) keeps a reliable flame for boiling water through harsh conditions. The Water Well HYDRAPAK $60 Estimate your water needs, then double it—that’s what you’ll want to drink, cook, and clean. Strap the puncture-resistant Expedition 8 L to a table, using lash points, or hang it from a tree and release about two gallons with a watercooler-style spout. hydrapak.com A Short-Order Cooker CAMP CHEF $165 Car camping? Then the bulk of the 25-pound…

Three Cheese Mac & Cheese BACKPACKER’S PANTRY SERVES 2; $9 As we learned, rehydrated meat and vegetables can be dicey, so picky eaters should pack this classic. After about 15 minutes, the pasta emerged from the pouch coated in a tasty sauce. backpackerspantry.com Chicken Gumbo GOOD TO-GO SERVES 2; $13.50 After adding about 2¾ cups of boiling water to the bag, everything hydrated nicely, even the chicken, and it delivered a spicy kick. With 330 calories, it might not be enough for long trail days, but you can pronounce everything on the ingredient list. goodto-go.com Turkey Chili With Beans OMEALS SERVES 1; $8 This was the only kit we tested that included a cooking source and utensils. Water (or snow) activates the heating pad and warms the meal packet in five minutes. Because it’s not freeze-dried, it looked…

BEST VALUE Siesta 30 Double Sleeping Bag REI CO-OP FROM $149 With its polyester insulation, the six-pound Siesta is too heavy for long hikes. But if you’re car camping, it keeps you warm down to 30 degrees, with internal storage and a zippered foot box to dump heat. rei.com BEST FOR SUMMER Camp Robber Bedroll BIG AGNES $350 The underside of the Big Agnes doesn’t offer insulation, but this bedroll can grip a double-wide sleeping pad (sold separately) with its fitted cotton-polyester bedsheet zipped to a nylon quilt. Together they form a pocket so snug we didn’t slip off the pad. A pair of stuff sacks keeps the pillows in place, too. For versatility, the bag completely unzips, converting the top layer into a down-filled comforter for cooler nights around the fire. bigagnes.com BEST FOR SIMPLICITY Backcountry Bed Duo…

Dad’s Day, Solved

START WHAT’S HE INTO? The shoebox-size Klipsch The Three With Google Assistant has room-filling sound; it can connect to other speakers and control your smart home. $499; klipsch.com Take the Fisher + Baker Thompson Blazer on urban adventures. Its woven cotton shell protects from water and wind, in a fit that’s restaurant-ready. $448; fisherandbaker.com New to Chrome OS? Fully unlocking the Google Pixel Slate might take some time, but it’s worth it for next-level streaming from a capable 2-in-1. From: $600; store.google.com The Eero expands your network’s reach and speed, so everything streams as it should. The best part: Setup takes about 15 minutes, and you can skip the manual. from $199; eero.com If he’s not a grill master, then he’s on dish duty. Make it easier with the Archer Soap Collection. Flask-shaped soaps that smell…

Dad’s Day, Solved

Kyle Chandler’s RULES OF THE ROAD

1. GO THE LONG WAY “Welcome to my hovel,” says Kyle Chandler. Wearing a frayed chambray shirt, well-worn khakis, and dusty cap-toe boots, he’s standing beside me inside his gleaming aluminum 16-foot Airstream Sport, which he has affectionately named Tookus. He’s hauled the trailer up a serpentine road to a campsite near the 9,000-foot peaks of the Organ Mountains, outside of Las Cruces, New Mexico, behind his manual-transmission Ram pickup, because—well, why not? The 53-year-old actor is three days into a weeklong, 2,800-mile out-and-back drive from his home near Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles, for a photo shoot and some other business. It’s a route Chandler has driven countless times, often with Kathryn, his wife of nearly 25 years, and his daughters Sydney, 23, and Sawyer, 17, photos of whom bedeck the…

Kyle Chandler’s RULES OF THE ROAD

2019 WORLD’S GREATEST ROAD TRIPS

The Mount Everest of Road Trips INDIA’S HIGH COUNTRY India’s Leh-Sringar Highway has been referred to as the highest motorable road in the world, and while that distinction is debatable, it sure feels like it. Massive Himalayan peaks surround you the entire time, and the 260-mile road traverses multiple mountain passes, all topping out at over 14,000 feet. The route was used by pashmina-wool traders in the 17th century, and apart from a few stretches of blacktop in open valleys, it will seem as if time stood still: ancient Buddhist villages with prayer flags, small farms lining the lush Indus River Valley, and sheepherders tending to their flocks. Start in Sringar, the summer capital of Kashmir, and head east toward Kargil, a natural stopping point halfway along. The next day, you can…

2019 WORLD’S GREATEST ROAD TRIPS

Tip to Tail in Sweden

Most travelers target Stockholm, but Sweden’s smaller towns are quirkier and more soulful, and the stark countryside offers endless wilderness adventuring, from seaside to tundra. The country is deceptively long (think Seattle to Denver), so budget as much time as you can, but here’s how to do it in a week. DAYS 1–2 After flying into Copenhagen, head to Malmö, Sweden’s third-largest city, with a cafe-heavy cobbled square and a 16th-century castle turned museum. Follow the coast to Gothenburg, where you can overnight at Salt & Sill, a floating hotel. The next morning, veer north toward Lake Vänern, Sweden’s largest body of inland water, where you can fish for monster salmon, rent a kayak in the town of Säffle, or charter a boat to explore Djurö National Park, a remote archipelago in…

Tip to Tail in Sweden

PATAGONIA’S NEVER-ENDING ROAD

The dueling volcanoes towering above the Chilean fishing hub of Puerto Montt are the first sign that this is no ordinary road trip. This is Mile 1 of the 770-mile Carretera Austral, the only artery through Patagonia’s wilder northern half. A few years ago, my partner and I set off with two other couples and one shared goal: to snake down this so-called Southern Highway in a modern-day caravan of three pearly-white Subaru Foresters, camping, hiking, and rescuing each other when things go wrong—as they inevitably do. Dreamed up by Augusto Pinochet, Chile’s onetime dictator, in the late 1970s, the Carretera Austral has emerged in recent years as an iconic road trip in South America. Yet the misleadingly named “highway” remains very much a work in progress. Less than half of…

PATAGONIA’S NEVER-ENDING ROAD

Riding Shotgun With Genghis Khan

There’s really only one east-west road i in Mongolia, the as-yet-unfinished Millennium Road, which will one day traverse the length of the 1,486-mile-long country. Now, though, it’s a mostly dirt road that peters out in an endless landscape of rolling green hills. To drive a section of it over a few days, you’ll have to rent a car and a driver, but this is easier than it sounds—just ask around one of the guesthouses in Ulaanbaatar. Once you leave the city, you’ll get a true sense of just how vast the steppe is, home to the world’s last truly nomadic culture, with clusters of yurts along the road and camel trains in the distance. Bring camping gear and vodka, the former for most nights and the latter for welcoming hosts.…

Riding Shotgun With Genghis Khan

Touring British Columbia’s Wine Country

Just across the Washington State border, in British Columbia’s verdant interior, is Okanagan Valley, a series of sapphire-blue lakes, soaring peaks, and microclimates that support nearly 200 wineries. And adjacent to all that wine is world-class hiking, rock climbing, and paddling. Here’s how to pair them all together on a 130-mile trip up Highway 97. DAY 1 Start in Osoyoos, a tiny lakeside resort town located just across the U.S.-Canadian border. The city’s indigenous cultural center will get you acclimated with the area and its unique heritage, and you can spend the afternoon sampling the wines at Nk’Mip Cellars, the first indigenous-owned winery in North America. End the day with a hike up thousand-foot-tall McIntyre Bluff for an elevated panorama of the region’s vineyards, mountains, and lakes. Stay at the Coast Oliver…

Touring British Columbia’s Wine Country

Let’s be honest: Touring the Italian countryside by auto isn’t exactly a novel idea—roads were practically invented here, after all. But it is one of those oversold experiences that somehow still lives up to the hype. I was reminded of this in March while road tripping from Milan to Cinque Terre, that pastel-colored conglomeration of seaside villages along the Mediterranean. The trip was a last-minute whim, and so my girlfriend and I hit the road in a rented Fiat with only a rough outline in mind. As we soon discovered, that may be the best way to explore the country. Any cafe you stop at for a latte will likely whip up the best one of your life. Any random restaurant may lead to one of your most memorable meals. Plus,…

A National Park Tour for the Ages

There’s no shortage of routes you can devise to check off some of the West’s most unforgettable national parks. But perhaps the best is a roughly thousand-mile-long haul that starts in Denver and ends in West Glacier, near the Canadian border. You’ll begin with Rocky Mountain National Park, where you can swim in Emerald Lake in the shadow of Long’s Peak, and finish with Glacier National Park. Along the way, you’ll drive through Grand Teton, where you can do a two-day climb up the Grand or simply paddleboard down the Snake River. Then fly-fish your way through Yellowstone, leaving time to take in a few of the park’s famous waterfalls and soak in a backcountry hot spring. When you arrive in Glacier, keep right on driving to the top of…

A National Park Tour for the Ages

A DIFFERENT KIND OF AFRICAN SAFARI

When you live in Cape Town, safaris are basically weekend getaways. There’s also a version that has nothing to do with the African bush or spotting the Big Five. You can simply follow the coastline along the Western Cape, chasing waves and hanging out on white sand beaches. I learned this from my friends Ingram and Ryan, who grew up in Cape Town. After years of hearing their stories, I finally pulled the trigger and joined them for a four-day road trip along the southern coast, hiking, biking, and surfing as we went. The original plan was to depart Cape Town for a low-key day of bodysurfing in Pringle Bay, just outside the city. But a surf report texted from a mutual buddy—“the Berg is glassy perfection”—immediately detoured us to Muizenberg,…

A DIFFERENT KIND OF AFRICAN SAFARI

JAMES ELLROY, THE SELF-PROCLAIMED DEMON dog of American literature and greatest living crime writer in the world, is sitting in a red velvet banquette in Elway’s, an upscale if somewhat generic steakhouse on the edge of a largely deserted shopping mall in Denver. Wearing a loud and loose-fitting Hawaiian shirt, he is tall and rangy, his bullet-shaped head freshly shaved, eyes bright behind wire-rim frames. Which is to say that he does not exactly fit in among the early-evening Elway’s crowd—mostly junior execs from nearby financial firms and families with young kids, everyone tanned and happy in that Coloradan way. Ellroy’s main turf is Los Angeles, specifically the stark and brooding film noir landscape of the city’s post–World War II years. Over the past three decades and more than 20 books,…

Pain-Free HIIT Circuits

WE’VE GOTTEN the message. High-intensity interval training is efficient—workouts are under half an hour, and often just a few minutes. And they’re effective. Research finds that HIIT improves athletic endurance, strengthens the heart, cuts body fat, and makes you a happier person. But not everyone’s a fan. For some, all those tuck jumps, burpees, box jumps, and rounds of speed roping leaves them limping the next day. Pounding movements can lead to joint tenderness, or exacerbate existing muscular or joint issues. And avid runners who pound the pavement may want to avoid impact for cross-training workouts. Fortunately, high intensity doesn’t have to mean high impact. “Lower-impact exercises are great for people with knee or ankle injuries, or anyone heading back into the gym after a hiatus,” says Josh Woodall, a strength…

Pain-Free HIIT Circuits

THE SPERRY GOLD CUP COLLECTION Go for Gold with Sperry Gold Cup—a collection of hand-sewn styles crafted with luxurious leathers and premium finishes for the ultimate in all-day comfort. Sperry.com INTRODUCING VERSACE EROS FLAME New season, new scent. Versace Eros Flame, the ultra luxe cologne, available now. Macys.com DOUBLE DOUBLE SERIES After inventing Double Aging, A.J. Cameron spent the next 20 years trying to create an even smoother whisky, adding further steps to the aging process in 1901. Inspired by A.J.?s ultimate 1901 process, Stephanie Macleod released her first “Double Double” series in 2019. A range of blended 21, 27 and 32 year old whiskies aged four times for ultimate smoothness, each finished in unique sherry casks. Dewars.com RUN FASTER. JUMP HIGHER. TRAIN SMARTER. VKTRY Insoles return the energy an athlete generates as explosive power. The VK-s carbon fiber design…

Reverse Airborne Lunge

WITH SINGLE-LEG exercises, there’s nowhere to hide. Any strength, mobility, or balance shortfalls are on display. The reverse airborne lunge is no different. Even if you’re wobbly the first time you try it, stick with it. In time, it’ll be your favorite move. Like traditional lunges, it helps with quad, glute, and hamstring strength, as well as hip and knee stability and ankle mobility. “Why it’s different is there’s no assistance from the leg behind you,” says Nike trainer Ariel Foxie. Basically this is a reverse lunge, but instead of the back foot hitting the floor to stabilize on the descent, the back leg is elevated. To do it, hold a 10- to 20-pound kettlebell at face height (it acts as a counterbalance). Stand on one foot, lift other leg behind you,…

Reverse Airborne Lunge

Get High, Slim Down

MOVE OVER, Whole30. The newest weight-loss plan is the thing you hid from your parents in high school. Some scientists are linking tetrahydrocannabinol—or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana—with weight loss. “People assume marijuana users are heavier because it stimulates appetite,” says Tom Clark, chair of the biological sciences department at Indiana University South Bend. Clark and his team analyzed 17 studies that included almost 156,000 participants, and found that pot users were lighter than the drug-free. And their body mass index (BMI) is 7 percent lower on average—for a 6-foot guy, that’s a 15-pound spread. Most interesting, pot users are 30 to 35 percent less likely to be obese. THC seems to bump metabolism over time, so even if there’s an initial hit of the munchies, the metabolism boost compensates—and then…

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Virtual Races, Real Gains

JUST AROUND sunrise, I snap on a fuel and hydration belt, decide against compression sleeves, and double-knot my laces before stepping outside. The air is crisp and cool. It is perfect for race day. I inhale deeply to calm the jitters. But this race is different—no bag check, porta-potty crowds, or even a start line, for that matter. That’s because I am running my first virtual race—a 20K. There’s no entry fee, and finishers enter a raffle for a new GPS watch. I have mapped out a 12.4-mile route that takes me along the East River and under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, in my neighborhood in Brooklyn, yet I am racing against people from all over the globe. I think about them when I glance down at my tracker. The challenge is…

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BE A SMART VIRTUAL RACER

1/ Use two tracking devices, like a GPS as well as a smartphone. That way if one malfunctions, you have a backup, Lippold recommends. Oftentimes, there will be a discrepancy with distance. (During Lippold’s marathon, the two trackers he used were slightly off each other.) The rule of thumb is to run slightly longer to compensate for inconsistencies. 2/ Recruit a support team. Bribe a buddy into riding a bike alongside to hand over water, nutrition, sunglasses, etc. He can act as a pacer, and cheer you on if things get tough. Or plan a route where you know there are water fountains, bathrooms, maybe some friends who’ll let you stash some Bloks in their mailbox. Remember, unlike in a traditional race, veering off course still registers your miles. 3/ Base your route not…

Sumo Wrestling’s Healthy Secrets

FOR MANY OF US, sumo wrestling is a shoving match between two enormous men in diapers and top buns. They’re considered “athletes,” sure, but their only job is to be fat and to slam into each other. Yes, they’re burlier than an NFL linebacker. But top sumo wrestlers also have the speed off the block of a sprinter, the flexibility of a yogi, and the mental stamina of a Trappist monk. Professional sumo doesn’t have weight classes, meaning a 600-pound wrestler can face off against someone 200 pounds. Still, it’s not enough to be the heaviest guy in the ring. “Most people don’t understand that sumo wrestlers are very athletic,” says two-time champion Byambajav Ulambayar, who goes by Byamba. He’s originally from Mongolia and is one of the most recognized wrestlers worldwide. “Pro…

Sumo Wrestling’s Healthy Secrets

MAKE YOUR OWN CHANKO-NABE

CHANKO-NABE Courtesy of Shaun King, executive chef at Momofuku Las Vegas Serves 4 1½ cups dried bonito flakes4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce4 tbsp sake4 tbsp mirin1½ tsp salt, divided1 package harusame cellophane bean thread noodles (can substitute udon)½ lb ground chicken thighs½ cup chopped green onion1 tsp freshly grated ginger½ head napa cabbage, cut in2-inch ribbons2 Naganegi onions, cut diagonally (can substitute with leeks)1 bunch Kikuna leaves, cut 2 inches long1 package firm tofu, cut in 1-inch cubes1 3.5-oz package shimeji mushrooms1 3.5-oz package enoki mushrooms1 large carrot, sliced thinly, circles cut using a flower-shaped cookie cutter Optional Toppings Chili oilFish cakesHead-on prawnsDaikon sproutsBok choiKale, seaweed, or other greensSoft-boiled eggsKimchi 1. In large pot, boil bonito flakes in 4 cups water to make dashi (fish broth), and simmer 2 to 3 minutes; strain flakes. Add soy…

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Chef on the Run

I’M EXTREMELY PASSIONATE about what I do: cooking, opening restaurants, hosting No Passport Required. It’s a privilege, and, hell yeah, it’s a challenge—financially, emotionally, on my family. But I believe in what we’re creating. Red Rooster, in Harlem, connects people in the community. The open kitchen lets you see the incredible people working there. I want to celebrate each person who cooks and their narrative. The guy boiling crawfish in the back of his van is as much a chef as Daniel Boulud. Fast Food On the road, we’re eating constantly, at odd hours, sampling the foods of different cultures for the TV show, or testing recipes for new restaurants and projects. Plus, the air travel and time changes going among North America, Europe, and Africa can throw you off. So a…

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A Clue to High Blood Pressure Getting up to go to the bathroom in the night isn’t just annoying—it may be a sign of hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, you are 56 percent more likely to be hitting the head two or more times a night, versus those who sleep soundly, research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles finds. It’s an important clue, since high blood pressure often has no symptoms; unless you have an annual checkup, you might not know you’re running the risk of serious cardiovascular issues. “If blood pressure is elevated, the kidneys filter more blood and produce more urine,” says study co-author and cardiologist Florian Rader, M.D. Getting up once in a while is OK, but if it’s consistent, see a doctor. MEET THE LATEST…

What’s the best advice you ever received? Do the best you can, and then funk it. Turn it loose, and let the force handle it. Who told you that? Back at the barbershop, the old guys. You’d be whining about stuff, and they’d say, “If you know you’ve done your best, funk it. You can’t go back and change it. You can’t do nothing but worry and get headaches and nerves and ulcers.” You can actually mess it up by going back and wishing you had done it different or something. Who were your heroes growing up? Those old guys around the barbershop. You had the preachers, the politicians, and the pimps all coming in, getting their hair done, and they would all be talking about the different ways of how they lived their life.…

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